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Large Cap Symposium

Register today for the inaugural TMA Chicago/Midwest Large Cap Symposium—an exclusive afternoon conference dedicated to understanding the issues unique to large cap restructurings.
This inaugural event will feature three dynamic panel discussions with chairs of practice groups and top-tier professionals from leading firms in law, restructuring, lending, investment banking, and transactions. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the largest and most sophisticated deals shaping our industry today.
Highlights include:
• Expert panels on the special considerations of large cap restructuring engagements
• A special interview with Judge Michael Slade, offering a judicial perspective on these cases
• Cocktails and networking to close out the afternoon
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with elite professionals and deepen your understanding of this critical segment of the restructuring world.
Agenda:
2:00 Registration Open
2:30-3:15 Panel #1: Unique Considerations for Large Cap Restructurings
Moderator: Nathan Cook, Head of U.S. Financial Advisory, Teneo
Panelists:
James H.M. Sprayragen, Vice Chairman, Hilco Global
Doug Spelfogel, Co-Chair Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice, Jenner & Block
Dan Hugo, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting
John Castellano, Americas Co-Leader, Turnaround & Restructuring, AlixPartners
3:15-4:00 Panel #2: Liability Management Exercise Overview
Moderator: Briana Richards, EY Americas Restructuring Leader, EY Parthenon
Panelists:
David Hong, Financial Restructuring, Paul Hastings
Melissa Kibler, Senior Managing Director, Accordion
Scott Meyerson, Managing Director, Restructuring & Liability Management, Lazard
Brian Whittman, Managing Director, Restructuring, A&M
*15 minute break*
4:15-5:00 Panel #3: Insights into Distressed Finance and M&A Mega Deals
Moderator: Mychal Harrison, US Turnaround and Restructuring Lead, KPMG
Panelists:
Jack Butler, Chief Executive Officer, Birch Lake
David Hales, Co-Head of Tradable Credit, Monroe Capital
John Lyons, Partner, DLA
Ron Meisler, Partner, Corporate Restructuring, Skadden
5:00-5:30 Panel #4: Interview with Judge Michael Slade, Moderated by Ross Kwasteniet, Partner, Restructuring Group, Kirkland & Ellis
Cocktails and Networking with Heavy Hor d’Oeuvres immediately following the program
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Confirmed Speakers
Learn more about these distinguished speakers by clicking on their photo to view their firm biographies.
Planning Committee
David Levy, Managing Director, Keen-Summit Capital Partners & Summit Investment Management
Paul Musser, Partner, Katten
Angela Allen, Partner, Jenner & Block
Sandy Prabhakar, Managing Director, Armory Group
Justin Winerman, Counsel, Corporate Restructuring, Skadden
















